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BW52 PDO

2002 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Triumph Tiger26,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 PDO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025
Pass 29 Jun 2024
Pass 30 Jun 2023
Fail 24 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,316 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 43,316 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 May 2021

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 42,621 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 42,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 42,158 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 41,902 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 41,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,813 miles

Rear Rear brake feels spongy, should be ok once new pads bed in

Fail 25 Jan 2016 40,813 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear brake feels spongy, should be ok once new pads bed in

Pass 1 Nov 2014 39,558 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,698 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,912 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 33,702 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 26,051 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,535 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,460 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,763 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 6,676 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?

Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
1,327
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
24,469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 812
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 793
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 629
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 374
Headlamp aim too low 304
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BW52 PDO is a 2002 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 26,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW52 PDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW52 PDO registered?

BW52 PDO is a 2002 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BW52 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 PDO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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